Patch Candidate Profile: Mary Ann Connelly, 101st House District

MADISON, CT — Election Day is Nov. 3, and there are a number of key races on the ballot in Madison.

To help educate readers about the state's election, Patch reached out to candidates for office to get more information on their campaigns, and about the issues that are facing the community and the state.

Candidate's Name:

Mary Ann Connelly

What office are you seeking?

House of Representatives

Age:

77

District:

District 101

Party:

Republican

Campaign website:

https://maryannconnelly101.com

Occupation:

Retired RN

Family:

Married, 5 children, 10 grandchildren

Does anyone in your family work in government?

No

Previous public office:

Madison Ct BOE for 5 years

Why are you seeking this office?

To bring some accountability and honesty back to this district.

What do you believe is the No. 1 issue facing Connecticut, and how do you plan to address it?

I think that Government is becoming too powerful with a one-sided narrative.

Energy costs have been soaring in Connecticut. What are your plans to help address this issue?

Hidden fees should be exposed. Energy resources like nuclear power should be expanded. Oil pipelines should be used. Price gauging should be investigated.

Affordability has been a major topic across the country and here in Connecticut. How do you plan to address this issue?

Finding out exactly where the money is being spent and how it is being spent will help. Especially when it comes to personal property taxes and funds received from the lottery, casino gambling, Covid money , Opioid addiction, NGO funding, Education funding.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

Retired RN working in Pediatrics and school nursing. Mother of 5 and Grandmother of ten. On school committees when children were in school. Member of the Madison BOE for 5 years.

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

If elected I will take my real life experience in healthcare , education, family life and local public service to Hartford and work across the aisles to help make Ct a better place to live.